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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,211.57, 46,795.48 and 11,487.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,211.57, 46,795.48 and 11,487.58 is: 17,223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,211.57 : 46,795.48 = 11,487.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,211.57/46,795.48 = 11,487.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,211.57x = 46,795.48 × 11,487.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,211.57x = 537,566,674.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,566,674.43/31,211.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,223.31

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